Otherside

A raw and redemptive conversation between husband and wife about addiction, recovery, and crossing over. In this episode of The Otherside, Annie shares her journey through fentanyl and IV meth addiction, the fight to stay together through chaos, and the moment she saved her husband’s life after his overdose. He describes what he saw on the other side — a vision of his sister who passed away over twenty years ago — and how that experience reshaped their lives, marriage, and faith. A story of survival, love, and spiritual awakening.addiction recovery, fentanyl, meth addiction, overdose survival, marriage and recovery, spiritual awakening, near‑death experience, crossing over, redemption, healing, trauma, recovery podcast, The Otherside, Annie Are You OK, mental health, substance abuse, hope after addiction

Episode Title: Alyssa’s Light  Podcast: The Other SideIn this radiant tribute, we honor Alyssa — a soul whose light continues to guide those navigating grief, recovery, and rebirth. Through angelic symbolism and heartfelt storytelling, this episode explores the legacy of love, resilience, and the unseen ways we carry those we've lost. Whether you're healing from addiction, mourning a loved one, or simply searching for hope, Alyssa’s Light offers a moment of grace.Keywords: recovery, grief, resilience, tribute, healing, angelic, legacy, The Other Side, Acast, memoir, addiction, remembrance, hope, USARA

Brenna’s journey is a testament to survival, strength, and the long road back to herself. In this episode, she opens up about her struggle with alcohol—how it became a way to quiet the chaos she grew up in, and how it slowly took over more of her life than she ever intended. Her honesty cuts through the stigma and shows the human side of addiction: the fear, the numbness, and the fight to break free.She also shares the deeper wounds beneath her addiction. Brenna survived a violent childhood, including an attempt on her life by her own mother. That trauma shaped her sense of safety, trust, and identity for years. Instead of defining her, though, it became the starting point for her healing.This conversation follows Brenna through the turning points that helped her reclaim her life—choosing recovery, rebuilding her sense of worth, and learning to live without numbing the pain. Her story is not just about what she survived, but about the courage it takes to rebuild from the inside out.This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t born from easy lives—it’s forged in the moments we choose to keep going.

A tribute to Allie and an honest look at mental health, loss, and the quiet battles people carry. This episode holds space for anyone who’s hurting. #mentalhealthmatters #youmatter #youarenotalone #suicideawareness andhow music has helped me out of some dark places #PapaRoach #Shinedown #BreakingBenjamin #chevelle #ThreeDaysGrace #RiseAgainst #MusicallyMental

Mindy Vincent (Dedicated to Allie Anderson & All Who Are Struggling)On this episode of The Other Side, Tyler sits down with Mindy Vincent — a force in Utah’s recovery movement, founder of the Utah Harm Reduction Coalition, and a fearless advocate for people who use drugs, people in recovery, and families fighting to keep their loved ones alive.This episode is recorded in the wake of a devastating loss: Allie Anderson, a friend whose life ended by suicide just days before this conversation. This episode is dedicated to her memory — and to every person who has been touched by suicide, addiction, or the invisible battles that so many carry alone.Mindy brings her signature honesty, humor, and fire as she opens up about:- Losing her own sister to overdose - The truth about harm reduction and why it saves lives - Fighting stigma with compassion and evidence - Her Supreme Court case advocating for all non‑violent offenders to have their Second Amendment rights restored - What real support looks like for people trying to rebuild their lives This conversation is raw, real, and rooted in the belief that every life has value — even when the world tries to convince us otherwise. It’s a reminder that mental health matters, that grief is heavy but shared, and that hope can still be found on the other side of loss.For Allie. For the ones we’ve lost. For the ones still fighting.

Kaylee Aitken joins The Other Side to share a powerful story of grief, addiction, recovery, and resilience. After experiencing the unimaginable—two sets of twins, one placed for adoption and one lost—Kaylee spiraled into addiction while trying to survive a level of pain most people never face. In this episode, Kaylee talks openly about trauma, loss, substance use disorder, and the long road to healing. Today she works with USARA, helping others find recovery and hope. Her honesty and strength make this one of the most impactful recovery stories on the podcast.